Safety First! 

To be safe, follow these guidelines to make sure you enjoy the trails!

Helmets

It is Florida law that all persons under 16 years of age wear a helmet while riding their bike, but people of ALL ages should follow that rule!

• You never know when you will get a flat tire or have another issue that will make you fall off your bike!
• Often times sticks and rocks can fly up off the trail and hit you in the head.
• You may be able to control your bike, but you can never control other riders, or wildlife for that matter!
• Making your childeren wear a helmet and you not wearing one shows a bad example. If you fall and have a head injury is your child going to carry you out of the woods 3 miles back to the trail head?
• Although off rode trails have no cars to worry about, there are other dangers including loose soil, fallen branches, rocks, wildlife, and others that can make these trails just as deadly!
• Wearing a Bike helemt is one of the simplest things you can to to insure you safely enjoy your ride!

Plan Ahead

• Bring plenty of water and a snack. You do not want to be stuck 3 miles from the parking area and run out of water on a hot summer day!
• Make sure your bike is in good shape and running in good order.
• Carry a map of the trails if you are unfamiliar with them.
• Carry an extra tube and tools to help you change it just in case. Make sure you know how to change your tire also!
• Carry a cell phone if you can to contact the ranger station in case of injury.
• Try not to ride alone.